Charles County Health Department phone, certificates, vaccines, WIC, permits, clinics and local service help
The Charles County Health Department is the local public-health agency for Charles County, Maryland. It serves residents in White Plains, Waldorf, La Plata, Indian Head, Bryans Road, St. Charles, Hughesville, Port Tobacco, Nanjemoy, Newburg and nearby communities.
Use this guide to choose the right official phone number, office, appointment route, certificate process, vaccine line, WIC contact, Environmental Health program, dental clinic, STI/HIV service, insurance help or medical transportation path before you visit.
Find the right Charles County Department of Health service
Select your task. This finder does not book appointments, but it helps you avoid the wrong office, wrong day, wrong fee or wrong record route.
Call 301-609-6900 for general routing. For faster help, use the direct program number below when you know the service.
Charles County Department of Health quick answer
The main Charles County Department of Health phone number is 301-609-6900. The main office is at 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695. The official site lists main office hours as Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM.
For birth or death certificates, call 301-609-6919. For child immunizations, call 301-609-6835. For WIC, call 301-609-6857. For Environmental Health, call 301-609-6751.
For state-level Maryland health services, vital-record ordering, Medicaid and statewide routing, also use our Maryland Department of Health guide.
Official verification before using this Charles County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed guide uses official Charles County Department of Health pages for the main office, birth certificates, death certificates, vaccines, child immunizations, WIC, Environmental Health, Dental Health, Family Planning, STI services, HIV services, Maryland Children’s Health Program, non-emergency medical transportation, Local Behavioral Health Authority and Naloxone/Overdose Response Program.
Phone numbers, appointment days, fees, walk-in rules, clinic availability, accepted payment, forms, property requirements and public-health alerts can change. Always verify final details on the official page before visiting, paying, mailing documents, applying or relying on a deadline.
What this Charles County Department of Health guide covers
Use the right Charles County health department
This article is for Charles County, Maryland. It is not for St. Charles County, Missouri, Charles City County, Virginia, Charles Town, West Virginia, or another place with “Charles” in the name.
Records, school vaccines, food permits, septic permits, well records, WIC appointments and environmental complaints are location-specific. Use the county where the event, property, restaurant, school, child, well, septic system or complaint is located.
For broader local-office help, see our health department near me guide.
Charles County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct number when you know the task. A certificate appointment, WIC question, septic issue, dental appointment and Medicaid transportation request should not all start with the same call.
| Need | Best phone or route | What to say first | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General department help | 301-609-6900 | “I need help routing a Charles County health department service.” | Town, service needed, preferred language and callback number. |
| Birth or death certificate | 301-609-6919 | “I need a birth/death certificate appointment and want to confirm the right day.” | Record type, full name, event date, ID, relationship, payment method. |
| Adult immunizations | 301-609-6900 | “I need an adult vaccine and want to confirm availability and fee.” | Vaccine needed, age, record, insurance status and travel/school/work deadline. |
| Child immunizations / VFC | 301-609-6835 | “I need to schedule child vaccines through VFC or back-to-school shots.” | Child age, insurance, Medical Assistance card, vaccine records and school form. |
| WIC | 301-609-6857 charlescounty.wic@maryland.gov | “I need WIC eligibility or appointment help.” | Pregnancy/child details, Maryland residency, income or SNAP/TCA/Medical Assistance proof. |
| Environmental Health | 301-609-6751 | “I need help with food, well, septic, perc, pool, tattoo, rabies or complaint.” | Address, property/business name, issue, date, permit number and photos if useful. |
| Dental appointments | 301-609-6886 or 301-609-6020 Spanish: 301-609-6844 | “I need a dental appointment or emergency dental visit.” | Insurance, ID, income proof, medications and symptoms. |
| Family Planning | 301-609-6018 | “I need family planning, pregnancy testing, birth control or Plan B information.” | Appointment need, insurance/payment question and confidentiality needs. |
| STI services / HPV vaccine | 301-609-6867 | “I need STI testing or HPV vaccine scheduling.” | Symptoms/exposure date, age, insurance status and privacy needs. |
| HIV services | 301-609-6724 | “I need HIV case management, support group or HIV service information.” | Testing/support need, safe callback method and service location. |
| MCHP / state medical insurance | 301-609-6890 | “I need help applying for Maryland medical insurance or MCHP.” | Household info, income proof, IDs and Maryland Health Connection details. |
| NEMT transportation | 301-609-6923 or 301-609-6933 | “I live in Charles County, have Maryland Medicaid and need transportation to medically necessary care.” | Medicaid status, appointment details, transportation limits and no-vehicle information. |
White Plains office, hours and map
The Charles County Department of Health main office is located at 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695. The main office phone is 301-609-6900, and the official site lists hours as Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM.
Do not assume every program follows the same hours. Vital Records has shorter appointment windows, dental care is appointment-only, child vaccines require scheduling and Environmental Health may need forms before a visit.
Birth and death certificates in Charles County
Maryland birth and death certificate applications may be obtained from the Charles County Department of Health Annex Building information window at 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains.
Call 301-609-6919 before visiting. Birth certificate and death certificate services use different appointment days, and Vital Records hours are shorter than the main office hours.
| Vital-record task | Charles County rule | Fee and ID note | Planning tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | By appointment only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. | $25 each. Photo ID required. If obtaining for anyone other than yourself or your child, a court order is required. | Call 301-609-6919 and confirm appointment time, application, ID and payment before driving. |
| Death certificate | By appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday. | $25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same certificate. Photo ID required. | Local office issues death certificates for Maryland deaths after January 1, 2015. |
| Older death certificate | Deaths before January 1, 2015 must be obtained from Maryland Department of Health. | Verify state fee and ordering method before paying. | Use Maryland state Vital Records when Charles County cannot issue the record. |
| Payment | Cash, checks and credit cards accepted; local page lists Visa, Discover and Mastercard. | Fees can change, so verify current payment rules. | Do not use random certificate ads before checking official local or state pages. |
Estimate basic Charles County certificate copy cost
This estimates only the local listed copy fee. It does not include online ordering, shipping, amendment, card, court, state or special processing charges.
One Charles County birth certificate copy using the listed local fee.
Vaccines, school shots, adult immunizations and MMR
Charles County Department of Health provides adult immunizations and child immunizations. Adult immunization services are offered by walk-in or appointment, and the official page says cost varies by vaccine.
Child immunizations are provided through the Vaccines for Children Program for eligible children living in Charles County. Call 301-609-6835 to schedule a child immunization appointment.
Back-to-school vaccine checklist for Charles County parents
- Gather vaccine records from pediatricians, schools, pharmacies, prior health departments and out-of-state providers.
- Check whether the child has private insurance or may qualify for VFC.
- Call 301-609-6835 early; do not wait until the final week before school starts.
- Send or bring records if the child is new to the health department clinic.
- Bring school forms, Medical Assistance card if applicable and any appointment instructions.
WIC in Charles County: eligibility, appointments and client portal
The Charles County WIC Program serves eligible pregnant women, postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, infants and children up to the fifth birthday. Fathers, mothers, grandparents and caregivers may apply for children under five.
The best appointment number is 301-609-6857. The program also lists charlescounty.wic@maryland.gov.
What to prepare for a WIC appointment
- Photo ID or identity proof when requested.
- Proof of Maryland address.
- Proof of income or proof of Medical Assistance, SNAP, TCA or Foster Care if applicable.
- Pregnancy, infant or child information.
- Questions about breastfeeding, nutrition, benefits, eWIC/card use or appointment scheduling.
Environmental Health: food safety, pools, tattoos, complaints and public settings
Environmental Health is the route for public-health concerns tied to food, property, water, sewage, pools, campgrounds, body art, public settings, animals and regulated facilities.
For concerns about Environmental Health programs, call 301-609-6751. Use the county where the business, property, well, septic system, food event or complaint is located.
| Environmental issue | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, grocery, mobile food, temporary food or catering issue | Environmental Health / Food Safety | Business name, address, date, food item, symptoms if any and event/facility type. |
| New or remodeled food facility | Food Safety and plan review | Facility type, ownership, equipment plan, remodel timeline and permit question. |
| Pool, campground or outdoor music festival | Environmental Health licensing/inspection | Facility name, location, operating season, license question or complaint details. |
| Tattoo, piercing or skin-penetration complaint | Environmental Health complaint route | Business name, address, procedure date, health concern and photos if appropriate. |
| Rabies or mammal exposure | Animal Health & Safety / Rabies resources | Animal type, bite/exposure details, date, pet vaccination status and medical-care status. |
How to file a useful Environmental Health complaint
- Identify the exact address or site.
- Write down date and time.
- Describe the public-health problem clearly.
- Keep photos, receipts or supporting details if relevant.
- Call 301-609-6751 or use the official complaint route for the right program.
Wells, septic, perc testing, water samples and property information
For homeowners, homebuyers, sellers, builders and real estate agents, Environmental Health property records can matter before closing, construction, additions, renovations or land-use planning.
Charles County Environmental Health includes on-site soil percolation testing, well and septic permits and inspections, water-supply sampling, site plan review, building permit pre-approval, sanitary surveys, water sample requests and property information requests.
| Property task | Official topic to use | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Perc test or soil evaluation | Percolation / Sewage / Bay Restoration | Perc results can affect whether land supports a traditional septic system. |
| New septic or repair | Septic tank installation permit | Unpermitted septic work can create health, property and permit problems. |
| Private well or water sample | Water sample request form and well routing | Sampling, timing and lab handling should not be guessed. |
| Real estate due diligence | Request for property information | Existing records may affect value, use, risk and settlement timing. |
| Building permit pre-approval | Pre-Approval Application Building Permit | Health department review may be needed before construction proceeds. |
Dental, family planning, STI and HIV services
Charles County Department of Health provides or routes several sensitive clinic and community-health services. Call the correct program, ask what is confidential, confirm whether walk-ins are accepted and ask what ID, insurance or payment documents are needed.
Health insurance, MCHP and non-emergency medical transportation
The Maryland Children’s Health Program page lists 301-609-6890 for state medical insurance help and says walk-ins are accepted from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Residents may also use Maryland Health Connection online, by phone or through the Enroll MHC mobile app.
The Non-Emergency Medical Assistance Transportation program is for eligible Charles County residents with Maryland Medicaid who have no other transportation to medically necessary services. It is a last-resort service, not a general taxi program.
Mental health, substance use, LBHA, naloxone and emergency support
The Local Behavioral Health Authority plans, manages and monitors a range of treatment and rehabilitation services for people with mental illness and co-occurring disorders through the Public Behavioral Health System.
The Naloxone and Overdose Response Program provides overdose response training and Narcan distribution. For more information or to schedule training, call 301-609-5757.
What the Charles County Health Department does not handle
A useful health department page should also stop wrong visits. These needs usually require another office, provider or emergency route.
For nearby Maryland examples, see our Anne Arundel County Department of Health guide, Frederick County Health Department guide and Baltimore Health Department guide.
Before you call or visit Charles County Department of Health
What to do if your Charles County health department service is not found
Official Charles County Department of Health links
Use these official pages before visiting, paying, submitting forms, scheduling clinic services, requesting records or relying on a deadline.
Charles County Department of Health official websiteMain official website for services, public health alerts, office details and program routing. Birth certificatesOfficial local birth certificate appointment, fee, ID and ordering guidance. Death certificatesOfficial local death certificate appointment, fee and older-record routing guidance. Vaccines and immunizationsAdult vaccine list, walk-in/appointment note and child immunization program route. Women, Infants & Children (WIC)Eligibility, appointment phone, WIC client portal and family nutrition support. Environmental HealthFood, wells, septic, pools, tattoos, rabies, complaints and property-related health services. Dental HealthAppointment-only dental care, eligibility, insurance and sliding fee information. STI ServicesPrivate STI services, appointments, walk-in possibility, sliding scale and HPV vaccine scheduling. MCHP and state medical insuranceWalk-in help, Maryland Health Connection route and covered benefit examples. Non-Emergency Medical TransportationEligibility, hours, application phones and last-resort Medicaid transportation rules.Charles County Health Department FAQ
What is the Charles County Health Department phone number?
The main phone number is 301-609-6900. Some services have direct numbers, including Vital Records at 301-609-6919, WIC at 301-609-6857 and Environmental Health at 301-609-6751.
Where is the Charles County Department of Health located?
The main office is at 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695. The official site lists main office hours as Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM.
How do I get a birth certificate in Charles County?
Call 301-609-6919. Birth certificate applications may be obtained from the Annex Building information window by appointment only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The listed fee is $25 each, and photo ID is required.
How do I get a death certificate in Charles County?
Call 301-609-6919. Death certificate applications are by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday. The listed fee is $25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same certificate.
Does Charles County Health Department provide vaccines?
Yes. Adult immunizations may be offered by walk-in or appointment through 301-609-6900. Child immunizations and VFC appointments use 301-609-6835.
What is the Charles County WIC phone number?
The Charles County WIC appointment number is 301-609-6857. The program also lists the email charlescounty.wic@maryland.gov.
How do I contact Environmental Health in Charles County?
Call 301-609-6751 for Environmental Health concerns such as food establishments, wells, septic, perc testing, pools, tattoos, rabies investigations and property-related health records.
Who handles well, septic and perc testing in Charles County?
The Environmental Health division handles well and septic permits, inspections, property information requests, water sample requests, perc testing and related onsite sewage disposal topics.
How do I request Medical Assistance transportation in Charles County?
Call 301-609-6923 or 301-609-6933. The NEMT program is for eligible Charles County residents with Maryland Medicaid who have no other transportation to medically necessary services.
Is this the official Charles County Health Department website?
No. This is an independent guide. Use the official CharlesCountyHealth.org website and the correct Maryland agency pages for final forms, fees, appointment rules, permits, records and public-health decisions.